Two more helicopter services added to make your journey to Kedarnath easier

Those wanting to visit Kedarnath shrine this year have some good news awaiting them. You can now opt to avoid the arduous trek and hop onto a helicopter instead. Two additional helicopter services have been announced for the yatra, and their booking has already started; cost for one way ride per person is INR 2349.

As per the latest news reports, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority has recently announced two additional helicopter services, which will take pilgrims to the revered Kedarnath Temple from Sersi in Uttarakhand.
Sersi, located between Sonprayag and Phata, is around 7 km south of the Kedarnath shrine. However, prior to booking the helicopter services, you will have to consult the operators regarding the availability of slots and time.
This year, the Kedarnath portal opened on May 9. Sitting at a height of 11755 ft, the temple experiences snowfall during most time of the year, the reason why it remains closed for visitors from November to April/May. Thousands of pilgrims visit this shrine every year to offer prayers, as it is also one of the 12 jyotirlinga temples that are spread across the country.
The governments at state and centre are now working on various developmental and infrastructure projects to ensure that pilgrims get all the facilities and enjoy a memorable trip.

And now when the tourist season is at its peak, it is expected that tons of pilgrims will visit the temple in the coming days; with the newly launched helicopter services, it will also help them reach the shine easily.